As sunlight drenches my home, I’m writing on January 19, to share two pieces of exciting news!
First, starting February 3rd, I have a “First Fridays” residency in Pasadena where I will play and host jazz aligned artists throughout the year.
And, second, on Sunday, February 19th, I’ll be performing an evening of Freedom Songs, traditional and my original music, accompanied by Russell Ferrante on piano, Edwin Livingston on bass, and Reggie Quinerly on drums, in the beautiful gothic revival building of All Saints Church, Pasadena, as part of their long standing Jazz Vespers series.
My residency, Jason Luckett’s First Fridays Jazz and Friends, is like a cross between the shows I loved doing at Left Coast Wine Bar in Glendale, and a house concert. It’s at Lyd & Mo Photography & Gallery (27 Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106), which is a beautiful space with nice sound. (It’s like a smaller version of Mr. Musichead Gallery.)
Sometimes I’ll play with my guests, sometimes they’ll do their own sets, but this time we’ll lean more toward jazz, and artists doing their own complete sets.
And it’s like a house concert in that it’s a real listening environment, we ask for a $20 donation per person with all the money going to the artists, Mo supplies light refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own for yourselves or to share, and all ages are welcome.
The first show, Feb. 3, will feature the Cuban-Swedish artist Angelica Artifex, and Danette Christine, whose most recent release sets the music of Harry Nilsson into surprising contexts.
March 3 we’ll have the great Nailah Porter (my old partner from the “Love Fest” residency at Lucy Florence/Hudson Theater!) and others. Doors open at 7:30. The show runs from 8 – 10:30 with a break or two.
Now the Vespers:
Well, first, I’m extremely honored to be part of this series, and to be joined by such amazing players. “Vespers” can be thought of as traditionally and evening of prayer, around sundown, focusing on Psalms.
For Black History Month, I can think of a more prayerful thing than to focus on songs of liberation born of the Civil Rights Movement, and to carry that spirit forward to us here today with songs like, “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,” “Eyes on the Prize,” and my own “Daydream” and “Jackson, MS.”
As a bonus, we’ll have my sister, Dr. Josslyn Luckett, preach. And Nailah will lend her voice, too!
It’s long been a dream of mine to do this music in this setting. It’s going to be powerful.
I can’t wait to see you in person soon! You know where I’ll be every first Friday of the month! And on a special Sunday in February! (See below for times and addresses.)
Peace and love to you all!
J
PS Thanks again for all the support on the release of the new live album! If you don’t have it yet, it’s available exclusively on Bandcamp here.
Get “Document:Freedom:Spring (Live!)” Here!
Friday, Feb 3, 2023, 8-10:30pm
First Fridays @ Lyd & Mo’s Studio & Gallery
27 N. Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA$20 donation
Sunday, Feb 19, 2023, 5-6:30pm
Jazz Vespers Freedom Songs @ All Saints Church, Pasadena
132 North Euclid Avenue
Shows Past
New Residency and Vespers
First Fridays Residency begins! 2/3/23 @ Lyd & Mo in Pasadena
Friends, I’m excited about this! Here’s the flyer and I’ve sent out an email blast with more details.
DETAILS:
Freedom Songs Vespers, Sunday, 2/19/23 – All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
Sunday, February 19th, I’ll be performing an evening of Freedom Songs, traditional and my original music, accompanied by Russel Ferrante on piano, Edwin Livingston on bass, and Reggie Quinerly on drums, in the beautiful gothic revival building of All Saints Church, Pasadena, as part of their long standing Jazz Vespers series.
I’m extremely honored to be part of this series, and to be joined by such amazing players. “Vespers” can be thought of as traditionally and evening of prayer, around sundown, focusing on Psalms.
For Black History Month, I can’t think of a more prayerful thing than to focus on songs of liberation born of the Civil Rights Movement, and to carry that spirit forward to us here today with songs like, “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,” “Eyes on the Prize,” and my own “Daydream” and “Jackson, MS.”
As a bonus, we’ll have my sister, Dr. Josslyn Luckett, preach. And Nailah will lend her voice, too!
It’s long been a dream of mine to do this music in this setting. It’s going to be powerful.
I can’t wait to see you in person soon! You know where I’ll be every first Friday of the month! And on a special Sunday in February! (See below for times and addresses.)
Read more here: https://allsaints-pas.org/calendarevent/jazz-vespers-february-jazz-vespers-jason-lucket-february-19/
DETAILS:
-->Wednesday, 12/14/22 – The World Stage, Los Angeles (Leimert Park)
Let’s celebrate the holidays back home at The World Stage! So happy to be back for the first time in several years. This is the place where so much of my creative life was shaped and the community that helped me grow. This will be a joyful night. I’ll be the featured artist after the workshop portion, then there will be an open mic.
Wednesday, 12/14, The World Stage
4321 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
7:00 doors,
7:30 workshop,
8:30 feature (me),
9:05 open mic
https://www.facebook.com/anansiwritersworkshop
DETAILS:
-->Thursday, 12/15/22 – Lyd & Mo Photography, Pasadena
Happy Holidays! Let’s catch up with the Pasadena crowd!
Thursday, 12/15, Lyd & Mo Photography
27 N Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
8-10:30pm 4 artists doing separate sets, show times determined when we get there so plan accordingly.
RSVP here: https://facebook.com/events/s/throwback-thursdays-artists-ov/944573450279969/
DETAILS:
Thursday, 9/15/22, 8pm – Lyd & Mo Photography, Pasadena
Happy to be playing a set in Pasadena! And to be on a bill with Brett Perkins, Raspin and David Plenn. We’re all playing 30 minute sets, so come enjoy the whole night!
DETAILS:
Thursday, 07/14/22, Molly Malone’s, Harry Nilsson Singalong!
Scheduled performers include:
Adrian Bourgeois
Alysandra Nighswonger
Andras Jones
Carolyn Soyars
Danette Christine
Dave Soyars
Evie Sands
Fernando Perdomo
Kaitlin Wolfberg
Janice Mauntner Markham
Jason Berk
Jason Luckett
Kristi Kallan
LuAnn Olson
Lyn Bertles
Mark Fletcher
Marty Ross
Michael Culhane
Milo Binder
Nick Guzman
Nick Vincent
Paul Zollo
Randell Kirsch
Rick Hromadka
Steven Kalinich
Teresa Cowles
and more…
Tickets are $15 advance /$20 day of show
Due to Covid, we are limiting ticket sales to only 115. Order soon to guarantee entry.
This show is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Zak Nilsson.
See you there!
Tickets are available at:
https://www.seetickets.us/…/700-PM-The-8th…/494208
DETAILS:
Friday, 6/18, Grand Annex, Live In-Person Concert!
A live, in-person show in a San Pedro theater! This is a great way to head back to “normal.” See details below, or go to the event page on the Grand Vision website. Audience will be limited to 40 people, distanced, of course. But, tables up front are available at $100 flat and can accommodate up to four people. I cannot wait! This show is part of the Roots & Rambles series, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.
I’m so excited that I’ll be able to play the beautiful grand piano there, in addition to the couple of guitars that I’ll bring, while I share a crop of unreleased songs and some old favorites. We’ll also be filming this show, so it’s going to be a really special night! [Read more here]
DETAILS:
-->Saturday, 5/29, Songwriting Workshop in Person! In San Pedro, outdoors 1:30pm.
Let’s create songs together. In 45 minutes, we’ll work together to find descriptive and emotional language that will convey a story or an idea. We’ll look at tricks of rhyme and expectations to add depth and create interest. We’ll look at how we can model our song on existing material and create something entirely new. This is part of the Roots and Rambles series for the Grand Vision Foundation and the Grand Annex. See details below and look here for info on the live show on June 18.
